Essential Killing
"Run to live... kill to survive."
Originally released in 2010. Essential Killing is a thriller/war film. directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, and David L. Price
Synopsis
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (164 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Poland
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Gallo
as Mohammed
Emmanuelle Seigner
as Margaret
David L. Price
as Interrogation Officer
Zach Cohen
as American Contractor 1
Iftach Ophir
as American Contractor 2
Nicolai Cleve Broch
as Helicopter Pilot 1
Stig Frode Henriksen
as Helicopter Pilot 2
Dariusz Juzyszyn
as Logger
Janusz Wojtarowicz
as Margaret's Husband
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,654,073
Production Companies
- Skopia Film
- Cylinder Production
- Element Pictures
- Mythberg Films
- Syrena Films
- CANAL+ Polska
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essential Killing about?
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Who directed Essential Killing?
Essential Killing was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
How long is Essential Killing?
Essential Killing has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Essential Killing released?
Essential Killing was released on September 6, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Essential Killing?
The main cast of Essential Killing includes Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price, Zach Cohen, Iftach Ophir.
Is Essential Killing worth watching?
Essential Killing has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 164 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.